Two More Veterans Return To Roughnecks
Published on November 12, 2007 under National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Calgary Roughnecks News Release
Calgary, AB - Two more regulars in the 2007 Calgary Roughnecks squad have enrolled for another season.
General Manager Kurt Silcott today (Saturday, November 10) announced that goalie Andrew Leyshon and transition player Nolan Heavenor have inked new contracts.
Both deals are subject to NLL approval.
Leyshon was the Riggers No. 1 goalie last year, but following the acquisition of former league MVP Steve Dietrich, it is expected Leyshon will fight for the No. 2 spot with new signing Pat Campbell.
Campbell was the Roughnecks 1st pick in the recent Boston/Arizona dispersal draft.
"Andrew got a bit of a bad rap last year," said Silcott. "When the ball goes in the net, people always blame the goalie, though everyone knows it is not always his fault."
Silcott added, "This year, Andrew comes into camp behind Steve Dietrich and all the pressure will not be on his shoulders as it was in 2007. I look forward to his competition with Pat Campbell for the back up role."
In 82 National Lacrosse League games, Leyshon has garnered a 13.80 goals against average and a 73.91 save percentage.
Heavenor has appeared in 22 NLL games, with Calgary and Minnesota, and has collected 38 points (19 goals, 19 assists). He has also picked up 81 loose balls and 20 penalty minutes.
"Nolan showed us a lot of versatility and ability in 2007," said Silcott, "and that allowed him to have a break out year. We expect him to be even better in the upcoming campaign."
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